Turkey
meat · base score 0.5 · also listed as turkey, fresh turkey, freshly prepared turkey, turkey meat
What is it?
Turkey is a meat ingredient. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 905 products
- Also listed as
- turkey, fresh turkey, freshly prepared turkey, turkey meat
Common questions about turkey
Is Turkey good for dogs?
It is nutritionally fine: we grade it medium, meaning adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain turkey?
905 UK products list turkey as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is turkey called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: turkey, fresh turkey, freshly prepared turkey, turkey meat. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade turkey?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
What does turkey provide in dog food?
Turkey is a widely used meat ingredient in UK dog foods. It provides protein and amino acids. It is often chosen as an alternative to chicken.
Can dogs be sensitive to turkey in dog food?
Most dogs eat turkey without any problems, but some are sensitive to it. If your dog shows signs of food sensitivity, speak to your vet.
